Lesley Papper

I have a variety of sessions available including weekdays, evenings and weekends in order to offer flexibility to my clients.  Please message me to enquire about speficic days/times. 

Choosing a therapist can feel daunting, and can consume hours as you scroll through qualifications, ways of working, and browse profile photos. All therapists listed on this platform are fully qualified, however, rapport is important, since the strength of the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist plays a pivotal role in the success of therapy.  With this in mind I'm happy to offer an initial 20 minute 'getting to know each other' session if this is desired.

I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor offering a warm, supportive, and confidential space to individuals who are looking for a therapist who can help them to navigate a pathway through life’s challenges. I encourage self-acceptance, and self-care, as a foundation. Within a healing therapeutic relationship, I invite clients to take stock of their lives and look upon themselves with kindness.

I understand the urgency of wanting to affect change sooner rather than later, I commit to working with your immediate concerns to help to alleviate suffering in the short-term, whilst keeping in mind your longer-term goals, introducing tools and resources where appropriate. I work collaboratively and at the pace of my clients. We may decide to explore where and when the difficulties that you are experiencing originated. This can help you to understand and process the events or circumstances that may have been beyond your control, and ultimately lead you to a place of healing and clarity.

We are all unique, and respond to life’s challenges in a variety of ways. Sometimes we may turn to coping strategies that might be to the detriment of our own well-being. Even when we know this to be true, it can be tough breaking free of harmful habits and patterns of behaviour that have been helping us to get through the day.   I firmly believe that we all have the capacity to change and there is ample evidence of our innate pull towards personal growth.  I will support you on your journey to reconnect with your inner strength and steer a course through your difficulties using alternative long-lasting and healthier strategies.

I offer short term or longer-term therapy and work at your pace and with your agenda. My emphasis is on helping you to build resilience, with the aim of bringing about lasting therapeutic change.

Whatever you may be going through, I invite you to step forward and engage in the process of therapy.

Our first session gives you the opportunity to talk through the reasons why you are seeking therapy at this time. You may have issues from the past that you would like to resolve or come to terms with and you may have a more immediate concerns. We can discuss your wishes and expectations, and explore ways of working together.